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Japanese boy(male) nameJapanese unisex nameMinato
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:みなと
  • Katakanatip:ミナト
  • English Syllablestip:mi-na-to (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mi-na-to (3)
  • English transcriptionstip:Minato
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Minatchi(みなっち)Click to speech みなっちTocchan( とっちゃん)Click to speech  とっちゃんM-kun( みーくん)Click to speech  みーくん

This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for boys. Japanese girl(female) nameSee the girls' version here.

This name is also used as a surname: Family name / Last nameMinato

Kanji Names & Meanings - 54 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Minato," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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- Minato -

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means "harbor, port."

  • Harbor - A place where ships dock.

  • Port - A coastal town for maritime trade.

  • Waterway - A route where boats can pass through.

Name ideas examples

  • Harbor - Harbor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the harbor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Port - Port - A coastal town for maritime trade - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of port throughout life.

  • Waterway - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

南杜- Minato -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "wild pear, grove, close."

  • Wild Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.

  • Grove - A forest, especially around a shrine.

  • Close - To Shut; to block; to seal.

  • Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.

Name ideas examples

  • Wild Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Grove - The grove represents sacred space, sheltered growth, and community of trees. May your child find and create sacred spaces.

  • Close - Closing represents completion, intimacy, and knowing when to conclude. May your child close chapters well and embrace new beginnings.

  • Forest - Forests symbolize community, mystery, and the wisdom found in nature's sanctuary. May your child find peace in life's forests, discovering wisdom in places of deep quietude.

光翔- Minato -

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means "light, to shine, honor."

Name ideas examples

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • To Shine - The act of shining represents sharing one's gifts and illuminating the path for others. May your child shine forth courageously, lighting the way for those who follow.

  • Honor - Honor is the sacred duty to uphold one's name, family, and moral principles. May your child live with honor, upholding their name and principles in all they do.

  • Honorific - Honorifics reflect respect, social harmony, and proper recognition of others. May your child both earn and give respect appropriately throughout life.

  • Blessing - Blessing represents conferring good, speaking life, and sharing abundance. May your child be a blessing to many, speaking life wherever they go.

  • Scenery - Scenery - Appearance; state - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of scenery throughout life.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

水人- Minato -

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means "water, waterways, to draw water."

Name ideas examples

  • Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • To Draw Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Water Element - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Waterways - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Interference - Understanding interference teaches respect for others' paths. May your child support rather than obstruct.

  • Wednesday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

心湊- Minato -

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means "heart, mind, core."

Name ideas examples

  • Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.

  • Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.

  • Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.

  • Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

means "gather, harbor, converge."

Name ideas examples

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • To Gather - The act of gather represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gather with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Harbor - Harbor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the harbor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Converge - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

海人- Minato -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

みなと- Minato -

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Uses phonetic hiragana/katakana characters without inherent meaning.

海凪音- Minato -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "calm, lull."

Name ideas examples

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Lull - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

海南斗- Minato -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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means "play, report, achieve."

Name ideas examples

  • Play - Playing represents joy, recreation, and the lightness of being. May your child play joyfully and never lose their sense of wonder.

  • Report - Report - To present to the emperor - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of report throughout life.

  • Achieve - Achieve - To Accomplish; to succeed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of achieve throughout life.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Declare - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.

  • Perform - Perform - To play or execute a musical piece - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of perform throughout life.

  • Recommend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

南翔- Minato -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

湊斗- Minato -

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means "gather, harbor, converge."

Name ideas examples

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • To Gather - The act of gather represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gather with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Harbor - Harbor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the harbor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Converge - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

南利- Minato -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "profit, sharp, useful."

Name ideas examples

  • Profit - Profit represents gain, benefit, and positive return on effort. May your child profit from their efforts while benefiting others.

  • Sharp - Sharpness represents keen perception, intelligence, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind, cutting through confusion to find truth.

  • Useful - Being useful represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be useful, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Effective, Efficient - Effective/Efficient - Having an effect

  • Establish, Set Up - Up represents growth, improvement, and the continuous journey toward betterment. May your child always strive upward, growing and improving throughout life.

  • Intelligent, Wise - Intelligence represents mental sharpness, learning ability, and problem-solving. May your child be intelligent, using their mind to solve problems and help others.

  • Speak, Talk - Speaking represents expression, communication, and the power of words. May your child speak wisely, using words to heal, inspire, and connect.

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "ten, ten times, tenth."

Name ideas examples

  • Ten - Ten (十) represents perfection, completeness, and the cross that unites all directions. May your child achieve perfect completeness, uniting all aspects of their being.

  • Ten Times - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

  • Tenth - Tenth - The tenth position - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tenth throughout life.

  • Numerous - Being numerous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be numerous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Perfect - Perfect - Complete and satisfactory - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of perfect throughout life.

南斗- Minato -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

南登- Minato -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "climb, register, mature."

Name ideas examples

  • Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.

  • Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Mature - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Immediately - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout life.

南音- Minato -

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means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

奏海- Minato -

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means "play, report, achieve."

Name ideas examples

  • Play - Playing represents joy, recreation, and the lightness of being. May your child play joyfully and never lose their sense of wonder.

  • Report - Report - To present to the emperor - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of report throughout life.

  • Achieve - Achieve - To Accomplish; to succeed - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of achieve throughout life.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Declare - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Offer - Offering represents generosity, service, and giving of oneself. May your child offer their gifts generously to the world.

  • Perform - Perform - To play or execute a musical piece - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of perform throughout life.

  • Recommend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

水斗- Minato -

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means "water, waterways, to draw water."

Name ideas examples

  • Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • To Draw Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Water Element - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Waterways - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Interference - Understanding interference teaches respect for others' paths. May your child support rather than obstruct.

  • Wednesday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

水翔- Minato -

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means "water, waterways, to draw water."

Name ideas examples

  • Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • To Draw Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Water Element - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Waterways - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Interference - Understanding interference teaches respect for others' paths. May your child support rather than obstruct.

  • Wednesday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

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means "water, waterways, to draw water."

Name ideas examples

  • Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • To Draw Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Water Element - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Waterways - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Interference - Understanding interference teaches respect for others' paths. May your child support rather than obstruct.

  • Wednesday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

means "capital, metropolis, elegant."

Name ideas examples

  • Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.

  • Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.

港音- Minato -

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means "harbor, port."

  • Harbor - A place where ships dock.

  • Port - A coastal town for maritime trade.

  • Waterway - A route where boats can pass through.

Name ideas examples

  • Harbor - Harbor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the harbor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Port - Port - A coastal town for maritime trade - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of port throughout life.

  • Waterway - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

means "sound, melody, tidings."

  • Sound - Vibrations of air and other substances perceived by the ear.

  • Tidings - News, messages, or correspondence from someone.

  • On-yomi - The Chinese-derived pronunciation of kanji characters; the Sino-Japanese reading.

  • Verse - A song or piece of music.

Name ideas examples

  • Sound - Sound carries meaning across distances, representing communication, harmony, and the essence of music. May your child's voice carry far, communicating truth and creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Tidings - Tidings carry news and connection, linking people across distance and time. May your child bring good tidings wherever they go, connecting hearts and spreading joy.

  • On-yomi - On-yomi (音読み) is the Chinese-derived reading, connecting to historical knowledge. May your child appreciate the connections between cultures and languages.

  • Verse - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.

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means "gather, harbor, converge."

Name ideas examples

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • To Gather - The act of gather represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gather with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Harbor - Harbor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the harbor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Converge - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

means "world, generation, life."

Name ideas examples

  • World - The world represents the entirety of existence, global connection, and universal perspective. May your child embrace the whole world, thinking globally while acting locally.

  • Generation - Each generation builds upon the last while creating something new. May your child honor past generations while contributing to the future.

  • Life - Life is the precious gift, the journey of experiences that shapes who we become. May your child live fully, treasuring every moment of this precious gift.

  • Society - Circles represent wholeness, cycles, and completeness. May your child experience life's full circle with grace.

  • Succession - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

湊燈- Minato -

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means "gather, harbor, converge."

Name ideas examples

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • To Gather - The act of gather represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gather with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Harbor - Harbor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the harbor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Converge - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

means "lamp, light, lantern."

Name ideas examples

  • Lamp - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

  • Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

  • Lantern - Light represents hope, wisdom, and the illumination of truth. May your child shine brightly, illuminating the path for others.

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means "everyone, together."

Name ideas examples

  • Everyone - Everyone - All People; everybody; altogether - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

皆仁- Minato -

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means "everyone, together."

Name ideas examples

  • Everyone - Everyone - All People; everybody; altogether - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

means "benevolence, humanity, kernel."

Name ideas examples

  • Benevolence - Benevolence (仁) is the highest Confucian virtue, representing love for all humanity. May your child's heart overflow with benevolence, loving others as they love themselves.

  • Humanity - Goodness and virtue form the foundation of a meaningful life. May your child embody goodness and cultivate virtue throughout life.

  • Kernel - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Affection - Affection represents warmth, caring connection, and tender love. May your child give and receive deep affection.

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

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means "everyone, together."

Name ideas examples

  • Everyone - Everyone - All People; everybody; altogether - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

means "friend, to befriend, friendly."

Name ideas examples

  • Friend - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • Friendly - True friendship in Japan involves deep loyalty, mutual support, and lifelong bonds. May your child know the blessing of true friendship, both giving and receiving loyal support.

  • To Befriend - The act of befriend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child befriend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Alliance - Strength represents resilience, capability, and the power to overcome. May your child develop strength of body, mind, and character.

  • Companionship - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.

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means "everyone, together."

Name ideas examples

  • Everyone - Everyone - All People; everybody; altogether - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

means "wild pear, grove, close."

  • Wild Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.

  • Grove - A forest, especially around a shrine.

  • Close - To Shut; to block; to seal.

  • Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.

Name ideas examples

  • Wild Pear - Pears symbolize longevity, good health, and the sweetness of a well-lived life. May your child enjoy pear's sweetness—a long, healthy life filled with natural goodness.

  • Grove - The grove represents sacred space, sheltered growth, and community of trees. May your child find and create sacred spaces.

  • Close - Closing represents completion, intimacy, and knowing when to conclude. May your child close chapters well and embrace new beginnings.

  • Forest - Forests symbolize community, mystery, and the wisdom found in nature's sanctuary. May your child find peace in life's forests, discovering wisdom in places of deep quietude.

皆登- Minato -

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means "everyone, together."

Name ideas examples

  • Everyone - Everyone - All People; everybody; altogether - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

means "climb, register, mature."

Name ideas examples

  • Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.

  • Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Mature - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Immediately - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout life.

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means "everyone, together."

Name ideas examples

  • Everyone - Everyone - All People; everybody; altogether - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

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means "everyone, together."

Name ideas examples

  • Everyone - Everyone - All People; everybody; altogether - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Together - Togetherness represents community, cooperation, and the strength of unity. May your child value togetherness, finding strength in community and cooperation.

  • Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

means "capital, metropolis, elegant."

Name ideas examples

  • Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.

  • Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.

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means "three, three times, third."

Name ideas examples

  • Three - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.

  • Thrice - Thrice - Three Times; three occurrences - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of thrice throughout life.

means "harmony, japanese, gentle."

Name ideas examples

  • Harmony - Harmony (和) is the central Japanese value of peaceful coexistence and balanced relationships. May your child bring harmony wherever they go, creating peace and balance in all relationships.

  • Japanese - Japanese - Relating to Japan - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of japanese throughout life.

  • Gentle - Gentleness represents soft strength, kindness, and the power of tender approach. May your child be gentle, combining soft kindness with inner strength.

  • Get Along, No Conflict - Conflict teaches the value of peace and the courage to stand firm. May your child fight for what is right and seek peace when possible.

  • Harmonize, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.

  • Japan, Yamato - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Mix, Blend - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Peaceful, Calm - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Respond - Writing preserves thought, enables communication, and spans time. May your child write their story well and read widely.

  • Sum - Sum - To add together - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of sum throughout life.

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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means "fruit, truth, real."

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Real - Being real represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be real, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Abundance - Abundance - Being full or abundant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of abundance throughout life.

means "name, to name, reputation."

Name ideas examples

  • Name - Naming represents identity, recognition, and giving meaning. May your child's name bring them honor and purpose.

  • To Name - Names carry identity, destiny, and in Japan, the power to shape one's future. May your child honor their name, living up to its promise and meaning.

  • Reputation - Reputation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of reputation.

  • Achievement - Achievement represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive achievement throughout life.

  • Counting - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

  • Famous - Being famous represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be famous, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Formal - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

  • Nominal - Being nominal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be nominal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Notable - Being notable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be notable, letting this quality guide their path.

means "capital, metropolis, elegant."

Name ideas examples

  • Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.

  • Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.

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means "fruit, truth, real."

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit - Fruit represents the sweet rewards of patience and cultivation. May your child enjoy the fruits of their labor and share abundance with others.

  • Truth - Truth is the foundation of integrity, the alignment of reality with one's words and beliefs. May your child always seek and speak truth, building their life on this solid foundation.

  • Real - Being real represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be real, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Abundance - Abundance - Being full or abundant - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of abundance throughout life.

means "become, accomplish, form."

Name ideas examples

  • Become - Becoming represents transformation, potential realized, and growth. May your child become all they are meant to be.

  • To Become, be Completed, Accomplished, Finished - Becoming represents transformation, growth, and the journey of self-development. May your child become all they are capable of being, fulfilling their potential.

  • Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.

  • Form - Forming represents shaping, developing, and bringing into being. May your child form good habits and shape their character well.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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means "universal, long time, to mend."

Name ideas examples

  • Universal - Being universal represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be universal, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Long Time - Length represents endurance, patience, and the journey that extends through time. May your child have long patience and endurance for life's extended journeys.

  • To Mend - The act of mend represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child mend with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Extensively - Breadth represents inclusiveness, comprehensive view, and open-mindedness. May your child have a broad perspective and inclusive heart.

  • Finally - Finally - To come to an end or conclusion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of finally throughout life.

  • Increasingly - Increasingly - More and more; further - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of increasingly throughout life.

means "calm, lull."

Name ideas examples

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Lull - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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means "heart, mind, core."

Name ideas examples

  • Heart - Heart (心) in Japanese represents both the physical heart and the mind/spirit. May your child's heart be pure and their mind clear, unified in purpose.

  • Mind - Mind represents thought, reason, and the faculty of understanding. May your child's mind be sharp, reasoning clearly and understanding deeply.

  • Core - The core represents essence, center, and fundamental truth. May your child stay true to their core values.

  • Center - The center represents balance, stability, and being at the heart of things. May your child find their center, balanced and stable at the heart of their world.

  • Feelings - Feeling represents emotional intelligence, empathy, and human connection. May your child feel deeply, connecting with others through empathy.

  • Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

means "come, future, since."

  • Come - To Approach; to arrive.

  • To Come - To arrive or come to a place.

  • Future - What is to come.

  • Since - From a point in time.

  • A Particle - Used in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.

Name ideas examples

  • Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and presence. May your child come to good places and welcome others.

  • To Come - Coming represents arrival, approach, and the fulfillment of anticipated meeting. May your child come into their own, arriving at their destined place.

  • Future - Future - What is to come - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Since - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

  • A Particle - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

未奈兎- Minato -

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means "not yet, future, sheep."

Name ideas examples

  • Not Yet - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.

  • Future - Future - What is ahead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "rabbit, moon."

  • Rabbit - A long-eared mammal.

  • Moon - Associated with the moon in legend.

Name ideas examples

  • Rabbit - The rabbit (卯) symbolizes gentleness, elegance, and good fortune in Japanese culture. May your child possess the rabbit's gentle nature and attract good fortune.

  • Moon - The moon symbolizes elegance, tranquility, and the beauty of impermanence in Japanese aesthetics. May your child possess the moon's gentle beauty, illuminating the darkness with quiet grace.

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means "not yet, future, sheep."

Name ideas examples

  • Not Yet - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.

  • Future - Future - What is ahead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

未奈都- Minato -

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means "not yet, future, sheep."

Name ideas examples

  • Not Yet - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.

  • Future - Future - What is ahead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "capital, metropolis, elegant."

Name ideas examples

  • Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.

  • Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.

未那斗- Minato -

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means "not yet, future, sheep."

Name ideas examples

  • Not Yet - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.

  • Future - Future - What is ahead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

未那翔- Minato -

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means "not yet, future, sheep."

Name ideas examples

  • Not Yet - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.

  • Future - Future - What is ahead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

未那都- Minato -

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means "not yet, future, sheep."

Name ideas examples

  • Not Yet - Silence represents contemplation, peace, and the wisdom of listening. May your child know when to speak and when to be silent.

  • Future - Future - What is ahead - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of future throughout life.

  • Sheep - The sheep (未) represents gentleness, harmony, and artistic sensibility. May your child have the sheep's gentle heart and live in harmony with others.

  • Time - Time is precious and irreplaceable, the medium through which life unfolds. May your child use time wisely, treasuring each moment as the gift it is.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

means "capital, metropolis, elegant."

Name ideas examples

  • Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.

  • Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.

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means "water, waterways, to draw water."

Name ideas examples

  • Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • To Draw Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Water Element - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Waterways - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Interference - Understanding interference teaches respect for others' paths. May your child support rather than obstruct.

  • Wednesday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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means "water, waterways, to draw water."

Name ideas examples

  • Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • To Draw Water - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Water Element - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Waterways - Water embodies adaptability, purity, and the Taoist principle of overcoming obstacles through flexibility. May your child flow like water—soft yet powerful, adapting to any situation while staying true to their nature.

  • Interference - Understanding interference teaches respect for others' paths. May your child support rather than obstruct.

  • Wednesday - Each day brings new opportunities and blessings to embrace. May your child make the most of every day given to them.

means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "capital, metropolis, elegant."

Name ideas examples

  • Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.

  • Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "calm, lull."

Name ideas examples

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Lull - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "calm, lull."

Name ideas examples

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Lull - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "summer, grand, xia dynasty."

  • Summer - One of the four seasons; from the start of summer to the start of autumn; around June to August.

  • Grand - Large; flourishing; prosperous.

  • Xia Dynasty - The name of the oldest legendary dynasty in China.

Name ideas examples

  • Summer - Summer (夏) represents vitality, growth at its peak, and the fullness of life's energy. May your child embody summer's vibrant energy, living life at its fullest and brightest.

  • Grand - Grandness represents magnificence, noble ambition, and achieving great things. May your child dream grand dreams and achieve magnificent things with noble purpose.

  • Xia Dynasty - The Xia Dynasty represents ancient origins, the foundation upon which later civilizations were built. May your child appreciate their origins, building upon the foundations of those who came before.

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

海那都- Minato -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

Name ideas examples

  • Sea - The sea symbolizes vastness, depth of character, and the acceptance of all things. May your child possess the ocean's depth and vastness, embracing life with boundless capacity.

  • Ocean - The ocean represents infinite possibilities, mystery, and the connection of all lands. May your child have the ocean's expansive heart, connecting with all people across all boundaries.

  • Gathering Place - Place represents belonging, position, and having a proper location in the world. May your child find their place in the world, where they belong and can flourish.

  • Lake or Pond - Ponds represent tranquility, reflection, and the cultivation of inner peace. May your child find stillness like a pond, reflecting wisdom from peaceful contemplation.

  • Wide and Large - Width represents breadth of understanding, inclusiveness, and comprehensive vision. May your child have wide understanding, inclusive and comprehensive in their view.

means "many, beautiful, peaceful."

Name ideas examples

  • Many - Many represents abundance, community, and the richness of diverse connections. May your child be blessed with many friends, many joys, and many blessings.

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Peaceful - Peace represents harmony, tranquility, and the absence of conflict. May your child be a peacemaker, creating harmony wherever they go.

  • Question Word - Words (言) hold power in Japanese culture—kotodama, the spiritual power of language. May your child speak words of power and blessing, understanding kotodama's sacred force.

means "capital, metropolis, elegant."

Name ideas examples

  • Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.

  • Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.

  • All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

  • Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.

  • Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.

  • Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.

  • To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

  • Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.

湊楠翔- Minato -

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means "gather, harbor, converge."

Name ideas examples

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • To Gather - The act of gather represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gather with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Harbor - Harbor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the harbor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Converge - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

means "camphor tree, kusunoki."

  • Camphor Tree - An evergreen tree with aromatic wood.

  • Kusunoki - A large, long-lived tree.

  • Purity - Representing purity and innocence.

  • Strength - Symbolizing strength and resilience.

Name ideas examples

  • Camphor Tree - The camphor tree symbolizes longevity, protection, and aromatic virtue. May your child live long with protective presence.

  • Kusunoki - The kusunoki (camphor) represents longevity, grand presence, and protective spirit. May your child live long with grand presence.

  • Purity - Purity - Representing purity and innocence - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of purity throughout life.

  • Strength - Strength includes not just physical power, but the inner fortitude to endure and persevere. May your child have strength of body, mind, and spirit to face all of life's challenges.

means "soar, fly, detailed."

Name ideas examples

  • Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.

  • Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.

  • Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.

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means "gather, harbor, converge."

Name ideas examples

  • Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.

  • To Gather - The act of gather represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child gather with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

  • Harbor - Harbor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the harbor's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Converge - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

means "wave, surge, spread."

Name ideas examples

  • Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.

  • Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

美南斗- Minato -

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means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

means "south, to go south, sanskrit transliteration."

Name ideas examples

  • South - South symbolizes warmth, growth, and the direction of life's flourishing. May your child move toward warmth and growth throughout their life.

  • To Go South - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Sanskrit Transliteration - Sound represents communication, expression, and making oneself heard. May your child's voice be heard and may they listen well.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

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means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

means "fruit tree, question particle."

  • Fruit Tree - A type of crab apple or apple-like tree.

  • Question Particle - An interrogative or rhetorical expression.

  • Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

Name ideas examples

  • Fruit Tree - Fruit trees represent patient cultivation and sweet harvest. May your child cultivate and harvest sweetness.

  • Question Particle - Question particles enable inquiry and the pursuit of understanding. May your child always maintain a questioning, curious mind.

  • Nashi - Nashi - A type of pear, also known as the Asian pear - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of nashi throughout life.

means "dipper, measure, constellation."

  • Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.

  • Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).

  • Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.

  • Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.

  • Small - Tiny; insignificant.

Name ideas examples

  • Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

  • Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.

  • Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.

  • Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.

美波人- Minato -

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means "beautiful, beauty, delicious."

Name ideas examples

  • Beautiful - Beauty encompasses both outer form and inner grace, reflecting harmony and balance. May your child embody true beauty—radiating from within and inspiring others.

  • Beauty - Japanese beauty (美) encompasses both outer form and inner grace, with emphasis on simplicity and nature. May your child embody true beauty—simple, natural, and radiating from within.

  • Delicious - Being delicious represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be delicious, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Admirable - Being admirable represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be admirable, letting this quality guide their path.

  • Praise - Praise represents recognition, encouragement, and celebrating what is good. May your child give and receive praise, celebrating goodness in all.

  • Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.

means "wave, surge, spread."

Name ideas examples

  • Wave - Waves symbolize momentum, the rhythm of life, and the power of continuous effort. May your child ride life's waves with skill, turning challenges into forward momentum.

  • Surge - Surge - A rising and falling motion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of surge throughout life.

  • Spread - Spreading represents sharing, expansion, and the dissemination of good. May your child spread kindness and knowledge wherever they go.

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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means "fascinate, charm, spirit."

Name ideas examples

  • Fascinate - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

  • Charm - Charm - To Enchant; to captivate - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of charm throughout life.

  • Spirit - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

  • Precious Stone - Stones symbolize timelessness and the wisdom that accumulates through the ages. May your child gather wisdom like a stone smoothed by time, becoming more beautiful with each passing year.

  • Specter - Specter represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the specter's dedication and skill in their life's work.

  • Youkai - Youkai (supernatural creatures) represent the mysterious, the unexplained, and the magic beyond ordinary perception. May your child remain open to life's wonders.

means "calm, lull."

Name ideas examples

  • Calm - Calmness represents inner peace, self-control, and the stillness from which wisdom arises. May your child remain calm in all circumstances, finding peace in the storm.

  • Lull - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.

means "person, others, each person."

Name ideas examples

  • Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.

  • People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.

  • Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.

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  • 松井Matsui Minato Japanese idol, singer, actor and tarento (2000- ) wikipedia page linkEN wikipedia page linkJP

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